How to Access Jira Administration in 3 Steps

How to Access the Jira Administration

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to navigate and open Jira Administration settings.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to access Jira Administration by navigating through the Settings icon and selecting User Management in Atlassian Admin. In just three steps, any Jira user can reach the full suite of administration options directly from their project board.

Steps

In your Jira space, go to the top-right corner and click the Settings icon.
Scroll down to the Atlassian Admin Settings and choose User Management.
You can now access all options within the Jira administration of your account.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to access Jira Administration is essential for any team manager or IT admin who needs to control user permissions, manage projects, and configure Atlassian settings. Direct access to the Jira admin panel enables faster onboarding, tighter security governance, and streamlined team management — all without leaving the Jira interface. This capability is critical for organizations scaling their Jira usage and needing centralized control over their Atlassian environment.

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